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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 360.38 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 360.38 and 163.02 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 360.38 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/360.38 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 360.38 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 58,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,749.15/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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